We Make New Plays

We Make New Plays

CollaborationTown creates ensemble-driven plays that defy expectations of how stories can be told in the theater.

UPCOMING!

UPCOMING!

RIDDLE OF THE TRILOBITES

As the ocean begins to change around her, one young trilobite sets off with a band of friends on a journey across the Panthalassic Ocean to solve the ancient prophecy of her species: "The trilobites cannot live, but will not die..."

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming World Premiere production of RIDDLE OF THE TRILOBITES in March, 2019, in a co-production between CollaborationTown and Flint Repertory Theater.

RIDDLE OF THE TRILOBITESis an epic, puppet-filled musical adventure set underwater 500 million years ago, it tells the story of the ancient ocean’s dominant species -- trilobites -- as a major geological shift threatens their existence. With humor and songs, the play explores family, loss, and our connection to and impact on our planet. Directed by Lee Sunday Evans, co-created with Geo, Jordan and composer Nicholas Williams, the show will feature puppets designed by Amanda Villalobos. Also joining the team as our Executive Producer and puppet consultant is Jean Marie Keevins for Little Shadow Productions. We cannot wait to birth this undersea adventure (with environmental themes which are all too pertinent to now) for audiences of all ages, with a beautiful full production!

Also in development:

CANDY

Originally a commission from LCT3 / Lincoln Center, CollaborationTown is developing a new devised play called CANDY, a darkly satirical, contemporary adaptation of Voltaire’s Candide.

SUPPORT NEW WORK FOR ALL AGES!

We need your help to make Riddle of the Trilobites happen!

SUPPORT NEW WORK FOR ALL AGES!

We need your help to make Riddle of the Trilobites happen!

The World Premiere of RIDDLE OF THE TRILOBITES is happening, this March in Flint, MI, in a co-production between CollaborationTown and Flint Repertory Theatre! It is, by far, the largest production we've ever produced. Riddle features 13 original songs and its army of characters are brought to life by 6 performers and 25 puppets. We believe Riddle of the Trilobite’s story of youthful heroism, activism and perseverance in the face of environmental disaster will resonate deeply with the families audiences of Flint, a community that has infamously struggled with parallel traumas. We can’t think of a better place to debut this show.